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Colton city, SD

ZIP 57018 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57018

K-12 nearby
9
Public
9
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57018 (Colton, SD) is associated with Chester School District 39-1 (LEA 4612300) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 9 K-12 schools (9 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Dakota State University about 16.3 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Chester School District 39-1
LEA ID
4612300
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (26)

  • Dakota State University16.3 miles (26.2 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College18.6 miles (30.0 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University21.6 miles (34.7 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center21.7 miles (34.9 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls22.0 miles (35.5 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University22.4 miles (36.1 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University22.5 miles (36.1 km)4yr-private
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology36.6 miles (58.8 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University37.2 miles (59.9 km)4yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College51.5 miles (83.0 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University52.9 miles (85.1 km)4yr-private
  • Dordt University64.1 miles (103.2 km)4yr-private
Show all 26 colleges & universities
  • Mount Marty University67.3 miles (108.4 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital67.5 miles (108.6 km)2yr-private
  • Northwest Iowa Community College69.5 miles (111.9 km)2yr-public
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology69.8 miles (112.3 km)2yr-private
  • University of South Dakota70.0 miles (112.6 km)4yr-public
  • Northwestern College72.0 miles (115.9 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Minnesota State University75.7 miles (121.7 km)4yr-public
  • Lake Area Technical College76.5 miles (123.1 km)2yr-public
  • Briar Cliff University92.2 miles (148.3 km)4yr-private
  • St Luke's College92.9 miles (149.6 km)4yr-private
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College96.3 miles (154.9 km)2yr-public
  • Morningside University96.7 miles (155.6 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City98.7 miles (158.8 km)2yr-private
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College99.0 miles (159.2 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03public——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02public——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Tri-Valley High School - 01public——5.5 miles (8.8 km)
Chester Area Cyber School - 92public——7.1 miles (11.5 km)
High Plains - 06public——7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Chester High School - 01public——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Chester Elementary -02public——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Chester Middle School - 03public——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04public——7.7 miles (12.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57018

What school district is ZIP code 57018 in?
ZIP 57018 (Colton, SD) maps to Chester School District 39-1 (LEA ID 4612300) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57018?
US5 lists 9 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57018 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57018 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.0%
High school43.0%
Less than HS3.8%
School districtChester School District 39-1